The book award of merit is given to the author of a book on wisconsin history which, in the opinion of the. Mary elise antonie received the award for the war of 1812 in wisconsin. The state historical society of iowas annual history awards recognize those who make outstanding. Finalist, council for wisconsin writers, norbert bleiaugust derleth nonfiction book award 20. Wisconsin historical society archives council for wisconsin. Founded in 1846 and chartered in 1853, it is the oldest. The wisconsin historical society invites submissions for the societys annual book award of merit, awarded in june of each year. Wisconsin historical society announces board of curators award winners for 2018. Wisconsin sound archive wisconsin historical society.
Gurdas book, the making of milwaukee, was turned into an emmy awardwinning documentary series by milwaukee pbs. This article was awarded the 2008 william best hesseltine award by wisconsin historical society for best article in wisconsin magazine of history. The wisconsin library association awards and honors committee confers the 2011 citation of merit award upon betty backus, volunteer at the graham public library in union grove, wisconsin. The citation of merit is conferred upon wisconsin citizens who are neither librarians nor library trustees, who have made outstanding contributions to quality. Proceeding of the one hundred and twentyfifth annual. Awardwinning genealogy book has strong marquette county link. The genealogy book award is given to a published genealogist that detailed the history of wisconsin families. The board of curators is made up of thirtyseven elected and appointed members from across the state. Neymeyer has written books on a range of topics and has served on several boards related to iowa history. Discover your history through our library and archives, historic sites and museums, historic preservation and community history programs, plus. The society judges said 9xm talking was the best book on wisconsin history published in 006. Award of merit winner the wisconsin magazine of history is the recipient of an award of merit from the american association of state and local history leadership in history awards. Sep 27, 2016 winner of the norbert bleiaugust derleth nonfiction book award for 2015 is john gurda for his milwaukee. Wisconsin sound archive about this collection the wisconsin sound archive is an ongoing effort to digitize and make the audio heritage from and about the state of wisconsin available to the public online.
John gurda born 9 june 1947 in milwaukee, wisconsin is an american writer and historian. Gurda, whose many books, columns, essays and presentations that focus on milwaukee and its history, have resulted in him being known as milwaukees historian and winner of the wisconsin historical society award of merit eight times. May 03, 2020 ardis enjoyed reading, gardening, quilting, cooking, and baking. How progressive era ideas touched small cities like appleton, wisconsin.
His nonfiction has also appeared in a variety of publications from the saigon post to the wisconsin magazine of history. In 1895 sculptress jean pond miner received an unusual honor for a woman of her day. He is also a photographer, lecturer, and local history columnist for the milwaukee journal sentinel. He won the 2008 wisconsin historical societys book award of merit for the best specimen of a tyrant. The making of milwaukee by john gurda, hardcover barnes. Award of merit from excellence in media for grandpas stolen treasure, 1993. As a local history book, this title more than serves its purpose, and the authors have accomplished a lot. The william best hesseltine award was established in 1965 in memory of historian and wisconsin historical society past president william b.
The award recipients for the 2018 board of curator awards continue to make outstanding contributions to. He is an eighttime winner of the wisconsin historical societys award of merit. This past fall, the book was named the winner of a wisconsin historical society book of merit award. Each year, the wisconsin historical society s governing board of curators recognizes individuals and organizations for meritorious work in areas relating to the society s mission. Phils past work on his own moms family genealogy received the 2005 book of merit award presented by the wisconsin historical society and wisconsin state genealogical society. The political economy of a midwestern city, which was nominated for the kenneth jackson award for best book in north american urban history and the book award of merit from the wisconsin historical society. Each year, the wisconsin historical societys governing board of curators recognizes individuals and organizations for meritorious work in areas relating to the societys mission. Collect your 2019 capitol ornament for this holiday season. The wisconsin writers awards council for wisconsin writers.
Wisconsin historical society book award of merit university of. School of information studies university of wisconsinmilwaukee. The wisconsin decorative arts database is a collaboration of the chipstone foundation, the wisconsin historical society and the material culture program of the university of wisconsin madison. The wisconsin historical society invites submissions for the societys annual book award of merit, to be awarded in june of each year. The wisconsin historical society press, publishing the best of wisconsin history and culture, since 1855. Winner, award of merit for best book on wisconsin history, wisconsin historical society. Andrews, series editor winner, book award of merit, wisconsin historical society a fascinating biography, adding important insight into the african american experience in wisconsin as well as the broader histories of migration, race, and employment in the twentiethcentury united states. Nicholas hoffman managing director of education and visitor.
The wisconsin decorative arts database is a collaboration of the chipstone foundation, the wisconsin historical society and the material culture program of the university of wisconsinmadison. Gold medallion book award for all four books in the letstalkaboutit stories for kids series, 1989. Wisconsin state historical society award of merit for distinguished service to history for adventures of the northwoods series, 1991. Wisconsin magazine of history wisconsin historical. This exemplary book would make any wisconsinite proud, and enlighten others as to why our state is a unique and welcoming place to live and experience. He is the author of twentyone books, including histories of milwaukeearea neighborhoods, churches, and industries. Wisconsin decorative arts database wisconsin historical society. Winner, award of merit, american association for state and local history aaslh. Ardis folstad obituary menomonie, wi leader telegram.
The wisconsin historical society officially the state historical society of wisconsin is simultaneously a state agency and a private membership organization whose purpose is to maintain, promote and spread knowledge relating to the history of north america, with an emphasis on the state of wisconsin and the transallegheny west. While somewhat dated the book is still a useful introduction to the renewed beer culture in the state. The book award of merit is given to the author of a book on wisconsin history which, in the opinion of the judges, made the most valuable contribution to public. For information on award criteria, nominations and deadlines please visit about wisconsin historical society the wisconsin historical society, founded in 1846, ranks as one of the largest, most active and most diversified state historical societies in the nation. Farming the cutover home university press of kansas. Phils past work on his moms family genealogy received the 2005 book of merit award presented by the wisconsin historical society and wisconsin state genealogical society for the ancestry. Mar 15, 2005 the book is an excellent guide to craft beer and breweries in wisconsin. Native american studies experts university relations. Jun 09, 2017 winning the whs book of merit award is a great honor for bob gough and me, oberly said. June 20, 2018 wisconsin historical society announces.
The wisconsin historical society invites submissions for the society s annual book award of merit, awarded in june of each year. The strength is in the narrative which weaves together the lives of many people who struggled against the environmentphysical, financial, social, and. Apr 26, 2020 she was awarded the state historical society of wisconsin book award of merit in 1988 for vi hadde det godt her we had it good here which documented the bakke family immigration from norway. Book award of merit from the state historical society of wisconsin farming the cutover revisits a sad chapter in american agricultural history, and this time puts a human face on on it. About the genealogyfamily history book award the wisconsin historical society and the wisconsin state genealogical society invite nominations of published genealogies of wisconsin families. To become a member, call us toll free at 18887487479. Finalist, jon gjerde prize, midwestern history association, 2014. The decision by the board of curators of the wisconsin historical society shows that the history of uwec is of importance statewide. Wisconsin historical society book award of merit, for the struggle for selfdetermination, june 2006. Ardis volunteered with vision testing and in a reading program for robbinsdale area schools.
Authors and publishers are encouraged to nominate their own works. Randall davidson provides a comprehensive history of the innovative work of wisconsin s educational radio stations. The battle for prairie du chien published by the wisconsin historical society press. This award is given to the author of a book on wisconsin history which made the most valuable contribution to public understanding of wisconsins past during the preceding calendar year. Award of merit, wisconsin historical society and outstanding literary achievement award. Revised paperback edition with new preface, wisconsin historical society press, 2008. Book of merit award mary elise antoine, wisconsin historical society press, madison, wisconsin for the war of 1812 in wisconsin. Learn about the awards given by the wisconsin historical society for outstanding. Winner of wisconsin historical society 2001 book of merit award. Awarded to an individual or nonprofit genealogical or historical organization in recognition. Winner, wisconsin historical society book award of merit. A companion to the gilded age and progressive era wileyblackwell, coedited with christopher mcknight nichols, 2017.
To purchase this madison in the sixties, contact the chicago distribution center directly at 800. The book award of merit is given to the author of a book on wisconsin history which, in the opinion of the judges, made the most valuable contribution to public understanding of wisconsin s past during the preceding calendar year. Anthony zignego ma, 2009 published his ma thesis as a book, milwaukees italian heritage. It presents descriptions of each brewery and gives evaluations of all the beers available. My son is very interested in attending university of wisconsin. The friends award several grants annually, bringing scholars to madison campus libraries to conduct. Randall davidson provides a comprehensive history of the innovative work of wisconsins educational radio stations.
Wisconsin historical society awards wisconsin historical. Awards school of information studies university of wisconsin. He is oos in illinois, white male, 35 act and likely nmsf. She was awarded the state historical society of wisconsin book award of merit in 1988 for vi hadde det godt her we had it good here which documented the bakke family immigration from norway. Unfortunately, everything ive read seems to indicate they award very little merit awards. Nancy unger college of arts and sciences santa clara.
Awards of merit are presented annually to individuals or organizations for. Forward is an allegory of devotion and progress, qualities miner felt wisconsin embodied. The book award of merit is given to the author of a book on wisconsin history which, in the opinion of the judges, made the most valuable contribution to public understanding of wisconsins past during the preceding calendar year. The wisconsin decorative arts database is the recipient of an award of merit from the american association of state and local history. Hansen is also receiving the societys award of merit for his 2017 book. The wisconsin historical society invites submissions for the society s annual book award of merit, to be awarded in june of each year. A short history of wisconsin is a compelling look into the states past.
Erika janik has produced a wonderful portrait of the badger state. Professor, department of native american studies, university of montana, since 2006. Former first lady of wisconsin, jessica doyle a short history of wisconsin is thorough and completely selfcontained. Also, every issue features book excerpts from the award winning wisconsin historical society press, wisconsin s oldest book publisher. Council for wisconsin writers, arthur tofte juvenile book award for trouble at wild river, 1992. Annual business meeting of the state historical society of wisconsin.
How to get a free subscription subscriptions to the wisconsin magazine of history are a benefit of membership in the wisconsin historical society. Every year the mississippi historical society awards prizes for outstanding work in. Gurda is an eighttime winner of the wisconsin historical society s award of merit. Wisconsin, from the wireless experiments at uwmadison in 1909 through the late1970s. About the book award of merit wisconsin historical society. This year two awards were given for the book award of merit. Faculty in the department of history college of humanities. Grants to scholars friends of the uwmadison libraries uw. What type of awards have those of you with similar statistics received. Received museum exhibit award from the wisconsin historical society, award of merit from the american association.
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